After a dinner meeting last week, I did something that was quite out of character. Before heading home, I hopped across the street to a mall and purchased (drum roll, please)…lip gloss. This is rather shocking, because those who know me know that I love being organized far more than I love to [...]

Lots happening between now and Cousin Freddy’s high school graduation in June? Don’t let panic ensue! Instead, take some time to transform those upcoming to dos into bite-size, manageable pieces. This will free up time so you can smell the spring flowers, encourage your expressions of logistical bliss, and help you take care of the [...]

Believe it or not, it has officially been spring for a little more than one month. Depending on the weather patterns in your neck of the woods, you’re either still sporting gloves and ski jackets, or you’ve pulled out the flip flops and tee-shirts. Whenever spring temperatures envelope your neighborhood, you may want to consider [...]

Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. If you’d like to join the millions of people around the world who are observing this day, following are five simple ways to get in on the action in your own neighborhood:

1. Plant something wonderful. This could be a tree, a vegetable garden, or some window [...]

The world’s oldest annual marathon is taking place in Boston today. The thousands of runners who take part in this extraordinary race will pass through eight cities and towns, crossing the finish line in the Back Bay. I think it’s safe to assume that almost all of the runners have practiced for today – in [...]

Regardless of whether you love cooking for the week ahead or you just happen to have several spatulas and slotted spoons, finding homes for your cooking utensils can be tricky – especially if the size or lay-out of your kitchen calls for “creative storage.” Following are three storage tips that should give you [...]

For most United States citizens, taxes are due tomorrow. So how to keep things organized enough to prepare your taxes with ease (or at least find the necessary documents for your tax preparer) next year? Hopefully the following three tips will make you or your CPA smile broadly when tax season returns.

Many of us zoom around town in our cars (or Zipcars) with some regularity. And for some people, their car is a kitchen, office, grooming facility, and sports equipment hauler on wheels. So how to keep your four-wheeled friend comfy and clutter-free? Hopefully one, some, or all of the following tips will work [...]

At one time or another, most of us have seen zippered storage bags…best known as those nifty little bags that hold new sets of bed sheets. If you’re buying new sheets soon and you’ll have some zippered bags on-hand, following are five great uses for these little storage wonders: